it is on government. there may be some who are at war with their own government within the republican conference. that is not good news. i have confidence that boehner will get this one. host: if you would like to speak with the congressman, here are the numbers to call. for republicans, 202-585-3881. for democrats, 202-585-3880. for independents, 202-585-3882. let's go to bruce, chicago, illinois. caller: representative, i wanted to ask you another question. host: if you would likedemocratl elements of the republican party, was yesterday's demonstration in michigan radical democrats? guest: i was not at the demonstration in michigan. i do not know if you heard me correct myself, i think they are recalcitrant. there are republicans in the conference who are locked in and, unfortunately, from my perspective, taken a pledge to grover norquist in a commitment to not raise taxes in any shape, manner, or form. as i said earlier, we have already cut $1.60 trillion, there has been not one penny of revenue that c